Legendary Fitness Interview, Bodybuilder Meets 75 yr Old Fitness Expert 🤩🤩

https://thefitnessmeal.com/ https://www.nevertoolateforfitness.com/ #philfaris #fitnessmotivation #workoutmotivation #fitness #bodybuilder #elderlyfitness #workout #exercise #health #wellness #strengthtraining #aginggracefully #fitover40 #fitover50 #fitover60 #fitover70 #fitnessjourney #motivation #inspiration #bodybuilding #wellnessgoals #healthyaging #musclemass 1) Phil is 75, 5'9", 190, and 20% body fat.' 2) I think our viewers would love to hear the beginning of your Fitness journey, could you walk us through your early days and what initially sparked your interest in fitness n wellness. I was encouraged to play sports from an early age. My father played college football before joining the Air Force (during WWII), and my mother's father and brothers were also into sports. I played as many sports as possible, from baseball, football, basketball, track, and swimming. Sports have always been a part of my life 3) Could you share with us a pivotal moment in your life that led you to become a passionate advocate for Fitness especially after 50 and what was the turning point that it is Never too late for Fitness Up until my early fifties, I stayed in pretty good shape. But then, I experienced injuries and health challenges that sidetracked my fitness journey. In 2001, I fractured both wrists, which took nine months to rehab. I had knee surgery in 2004. Back surgery in 2011. After each surgery, I was told I would have to give up playing sports (tennis, basketball, lifting) and should switch to more moderate activities. I didn't listen and got myself back on the courts and weight room as soon as possible. Then, I was diagnosed with A-Fib. Although my heart was structurally sound, the wiring was off, and my heart rate would start racing after minimal activity. When I was in A-Fib, I was sluggish and constantly tired. I spent five years trying different options to reclaim a normally active life. I had spent 15 years either recovering from an injury or getting back in shape due to forced inactivity due to A Fib. I was 68 and overweight, out of shape with arthritis, flat feet, and a hear condition. I was embarrassed when I couldn't keep up with my grandkids. That's when I put myself on a 60-Day Challenge. After 90 days, I dropped 20 pounds of fat and reclaimed my confidence in how I felt and moved. 4) With the rapid advancement of Fitness Technology from wearables to fitness apps how do you think this has changed our workouts and track fitness progress and what do you see as next big thing in Fitness Fitness trackers and smartwatches are great for giving people a quick snapshot of their Fitness and data points for tracking long-term progress. I manage my A Fib with medication that lets me work out pretty aggressively. However, I need to ensure my heart rate doesn't get too high and allow enough time for it to recover. I see the next-generation devices providing medical quality measures on BP, blood sugar, HRV, sleep patterns, body composition, etc. 5) Fitness journeys are full of ups and downs. Can you tell us about a significant challenge you faced while promoting Fitness among those over 50 and how you overcame it. What lessons did you learn that you could pass on to others starting fitness journey later in life? I wrote my book, "Never Too Late! 22 Strategies to Reclaim your fitness after 50" because I thought I had found the perfect formula. It was until it wasn't. COVID came and disrupted the lifestyle that I had designed to stay fit. I couldn't play tennis, go to the gym, coach lacrosse, or do most other activities I had relied on. My stress was high, and my motivation was low. When we finally got clearance to interact, I returned to the formula I developed in my book. I designed a lifestyle that was both healthy and sustainable. I hired a coach to help with my accountability and started adjusting my program to reflect some of a 71-year-old's physical limitations. The most important lesson I learned was that Fitness isn't permanent because it's a journey. Our goal is to learn from it and enjoy it. 6) What's your routine now? What are 5 tips to help someone make it to the gym. I enjoy Fitness a lot more now because I switched from vanity fitness (bodybuilding) and performance fitness (powerlifting and CrossFit) and started doing longevity fitness When many people return to Fitness in their 50s, 60s, and above, they often try to re-enter doing what they did before. The exercises are fine, but not for where their bodies are. The key is to create a lifestyle that you enjoy, not endure. That way, it's sustainable. My routine now is: • Two 30-minute total body strength sessions a week. • Two days of tennis (doubles for two hours). • Two days of cardio kickboxing circuit training. 45-60 minutes. • A recovery day. Including a sauna and a cold plunge. My diet includes: • 90 ounces of water. • Protein with every meal. • Balanced meals with whole foods (that I enjoy). • 80/20 rule.